Stealing Spree Chapter 61: Observers Flaw

When Fukuda arrived, he went and greeted . As I thought, what happened yesterday got to him.

"Onoda. Morning. You still don't want what I offered you?"

"Ah Morning. Sorry. I still want the quietness."

"Really? It's not that quiet yesterday though."

"That's not really my fault, is it? Harada, she's persistent."

Will he keep blaming ? It's really troubleso, even just talking with him might lump in their group.

"Right. She's always like that. Alright. Forget it."

"She said you're dating."

"She's lying. She never gave an answer so I just assud we were."

"Well, she already admitted, isn't that the sa as saying yes?"

So, even him is having troubles with her. Looks like this guy isn't that bad and he sincerely likes that troubleso girl. Too bad, she's now included in my target list.

"No. That girl. Ah. Forget it. You're a cool guy Onoda. I really want to take you in our group."

"Anything but that."

"Well, I'll keep the offer open."

"Alright."

Fukuda continued to his seat after that. Did that talk clear up our bad air? Well, I will still prepare just in case.

Satsuki was the sa as yesterday when she showed up. She's still blooming like that. This girl. Ah. She's igniting my desire again.

Sakuma was stumped when she saw her still looking like that. This guy. Haa. Maybe only that photo can push him again. More words will just be useless. If only that's not Satsuki's wish, I'll keep her to myself and not let Sakuma date her.

Mori and Andou threw a look when they showed up but neither approached . Looks like Ogawa hasn't confessed yet so the plan for the both of them is on hold. Will that Tadano notice sothing? Well, even if he did notice it, I doubt he'll do anything.

Maybe when he hears about Andou and I dating after Ogawa confessed and the plan started, he will start objecting. That guy will never get along with .

"Quiet."

One word from Shio turned the whole class into a silent zone.

After scanning everyone from the class, she started the horoom. Fortunately, Shio didn't call out. After that talk yesterday, I wonder what she's feeling right now? Well, I'll give her ti. This beautiful teacher of mine has that heavy issue. If she asks for help then I will. Other than that, I'll wait until she settles down.

Shio's subject is English. So there are a lot of us who can't keep up on the lessons. Most will just morize the word and its aning. That's how it always is, most of us won't even need that skill. Basic comprehension is the minimum requirents for the students.

When the 1st period ended, Shio threw a glance but in the end, she didn't say anything. That gave Sakuma a chance to tease again. This guy. Even if I always shut down his comnts he'll keep at it. Is he doing this to get Satsuki's attention?

"Lucky Onoda, you didn't get punished today. Maybe Ms. Miyazaki will double it tomorrow?"

"Do you want to replace ? I can send you to faculty. They have free coffee there."

Ah. Right. Shio's coffee. Did I drink that yesterday? I couldn't recall.

"No thanks. I'm a tea man. Anyway Onoda, how's your harem?"

"Well, they're getting along in a chat group. Wanna join? Ah, you're not part of it."

Right. They do get along there. Like normal friends gossiping about . Ah. That sounds scary if you think about it. Maybe Kana and Satsuki will join in there soon.

"What the hell? I didn't expect that kind of answer. Why aren't you denying?"

"I'm honest."

"I don't believe you."

I just shrugged at him. This guy. If he knew I was telling the truth, he'll look at like I am so kind of monster.

"Idiot Sakuma, you always fall into his pace. When will you improve?"

Satsuki never changes. Throwing an insult at him whenever she can.

"I want to join that group."

Eh? Rindou? Why? You will join it soon. Ah.

"Well, sorry for being an idiot. At least I don't bloom because of a certain soone."

"What? Jealous? Grow a ball and confess, you idiot!"

These two. Ah. Let them go at it. Maybe Satsuki's wish will be granted like that and that photo won't be needed anymore.

Since we're waiting for the next teacher, I looked around the class, so were having their own discussions. Then when my eyes went past Ogawa's group, I saw Tadano staring at , still with that hostility, then Ogawa was looking in a direction like a boy panicking, then I followed his gaze and saw Andou looking at with Mori behind her, worriedly looking at Ogawa.

Hey, what the hell was that chain of stares? And Tadano, nothing's gonna happen if he always just stares like that. Seriously, this guy. He could beat Ogawa if he so wishes but he decided not to because of how much he wanted Andou to be happy.

When I focused my gaze on Andou, she's gesturing sothing. With a phone in her hand, she's pointing at it.

Ah. Look at my phone?

I took out my phone and opened it. There's a new ssage from her.

"Co to that sa clubroom later. Let's not go together anymore."

Ah. Right. For another practice. This girl. I haven't ntioned it yet but she took initiative now. This is great. What should we practice later? Hugs? Or more holding hands? Maybe sothing along that line. Kiss is a no-no for now. She won't accept and she might end all the future practice sessions.

"Alright. Hey Andou, you staring at created a chain of stares. Are you aware of it?"

"Huh? Don't worry about it. That's what I intended. How was it? He will soon confess. Finally!"

"I'm the target of hostility though."

"As if you mind Daiki's gaze. You're just brushing him off since the first ti you talked to each other. You never see him as soone threatening."

This girl and her observation skills. It's still scary. Maybe I should ask her. She might've noticed sothing I don't around . It could be useful.

"Tell what more have you noticed about ."

"What? Do you think I always observe you? You're not Ogawa."

"No, but surely that observation skill of yours has picked sothing up."

"Then why will I tell you?"

Ah. She will ask for a trade. What did I notice around her? Eh? Nothing. I'm not always looking at her. That's an oversight. I should start doing that.

"Well, nevermind."

"You just thought you don't have sothing on , do you?"

I could see her laughing at her seat. This girl.

"Don't read my mind. If you won't tell then I won't ask."

"Now that's new. The super composed Onoda losing his composure. You better not disappoint . I know things about you and…"

Was that a threat? Err. What could she have on ? Apart from the girls I'm targeting, there's nothing. Ah. Did she notice the unusual attention of Shio on ?

"So, you think you now have a leverage on ?"

"Of course, you wouldn't know what I have on you."

"Well, it doesn't matter. You know my intention. I'll make you mine then you will tell that yourself."

"Excuse . Overconfidence can be dangerous."

I just have to work on you slowly. After that, I won't have to worry about you anymore. You'll be my eye by then. Ah. I should prioritize stealing her.

"You could say that to yourself. If you think you fully grasped your friends' thoughts, think again."

"What do you an?"

"I won't tell you."

"Now I see this as you trying to get back at ."

Probably. But there's always that unknown variable, especially if we beca overconfident. Look at how wrong I was on my girls, just that thing with Kana. I thought of her as naive but then I found out she already saw through . I'm lucky it didn't go wrong.

"Well, if you think it's like that then feel free to do so."

"Don't be too vague and tell !"

"Just like how you won't tell what you noticed, I also won't tell you what I noticed. That's fair, right?"

"You beca this irritating all of a sudden. See you later."

She deliberately ended our conversation. Probably thinking it will go nowhere and I'm of the sa mind. Mori might be the scher-type but she's no match to Andou who's observing her all this ti.

Sakuma and Satsuki ended their bout with Sakuma still losing.

Rindou was just reading quietly while asking from ti to ti.

Satsuki glared at when she saw using my phone. This girl, she's probably thinking I'm talking with another girl again. She's not wrong though.

She pouted and stared ahead when the 2nd teacher of the day arrived.

Ah. What to do? I'll be a good student for now and wait for lunch ti for another practice session with Andou.

I'll appease Satsuki when she asks. And yeah, I want to talk to Akane about that thing I thought of. Date eh? I don't have any experience. Who should I ask about it?